Species of Sundarbans

Spicies 
The species listed below represent a small sample of iconic and/or IUCN Red Listed animals and plants found in the property. Clicking on the number in brackets next to the species will reveal other World Heritage Properties in which a species has been identified. These species are identified in an effort to better communicate the biological diversity contained within World Heritage properties inscribed under criteria ix and/or x.
Amphiesma stolata / Buff-Striped Keelback
Anastomus oscitans / Asian Openbill
Ardea purpurea / Purple Heron
Axis axis / Chital
Cinnyris asiaticus / Purple Sunbird
Crocodylus porosus / Saltwater crocodile (3)
Dendrelaphis tristis / Bronzeback
Eretmochelys imbricata / Hawksbill sea turtle (8)
Falco chicquera / Red-necked Falcon
Francolinus gularis / Swamp Francolin (2)
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